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YP54 OCJ

2004 MG Tf

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,715 mi
Last recorded40,715 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2004 MG Tf43,805 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 OCJ
MakeMG
ModelTf
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 40,715 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

key to open fuel cap stiff

Fail 2 Feb 2013 40,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

key to open fuel cap stiff

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,341 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake increase and decrease reading high

strong advise front tyres cracking up

Pass 19 Feb 2011 32,900 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and lipped

rear brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 30 Jan 2010 26,536 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 26,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 17,832 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 11,870 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 11,870 miles

How Reliable is the MG Tf?

Based on 475,348 MOT tests across 28,732 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
2,413
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
28,732
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,890
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,830
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 17,226
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,638
parking brake recording little or no effort 9,951
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YP54 OCJ is a 2004 MG Tf in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2004 MG Tf models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 43,805 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a MG Tf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,890 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YP54 OCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Tf typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 22 years old, this MG Tf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP54 OCJ registered?

YP54 OCJ is a 2004 MG Tf, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is YP54 OCJ safe to buy?

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